RAF Damage Categories

[Kilonovember52]

Is anyone able to tell me what the following RAF damage categories mean

Cat. 3
Cat. 3R
Cat. 3S
Cat. 3FLY

Thanks.

[sitigeltfel]

More specifically...

Repair Category

Definition

1
The aircraft is repairable within the aircraft custodian�s capabilities.
2
The aircraft is repairable within the aircraft custodian�s Forward (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage466.htm) maintenance organization capabilities, or the maintenance capabilities of any Forward organization to which it may be allotted.
3 (PROV)
The aircraft is repairable on site but the work is considered by the aircraft custodian to be beyond their Forward (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage466.htm) maintenance organization capability.� (See Notes 1 & 2).
3 (SER)
The aircraft is repairable on site but the work has been confirmed as beyond the aircraft custodian or their Forward (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage466.htm) maintenance organization�s capability and will be done by a Repair Organization (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage243.htm) (RO).
3 (DEPTH)
The aircraft is repairable on site but the work has been confirmed as beyond the capacity of the aircraft custodian, their Forward (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage466.htm) maintenance organization and the relevant RO: (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage243.htm)� the work will be done by a Depth (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage465.htm) maintenance organization.
3 (FLY)
Post-categorization, the aircraft may be flown (or may have temporary repairs effected so that it can be flown), if necessary under special conditions, either to another site for repair or until a suitable date can be arranged for repair at its normal base.� (See Note 3).
4 (SER)
The aircraft is repairable but it is considered to need special facilities or equipment not available on site.� The repair will be carried out by an RO (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage243.htm) at an MOD facility.
4 (WKS)
The aircraft is repairable but it is considered to need special facilities or equipment not available on site.� The repair will be carried out at a contractor�s works.
4 (FLY)
The aircraft is not fully repairable on site but may have temporary repairs effected so that it can be flown, if necessary under special conditions, to the appropriate repair organization. (http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap%28d%29/Dfin/DefinitionKeyPage404.htm)� This category tends to be a one flight only return to works.
5 (PROV)
The aircraft is considered beyond economic repair.
5 (COMP)
The aircraft is beyond economic repair, or is surplus, but is recoverable for breakdown to components and spare parts.
5 (GI)
The aircraft is beyond economic repair, or is surplus, but is suitable for ground instructional use.
5 (SCRAP)
The aircraft is beyond economic repair, or is surplus, and is fit for scrap or disposal only.
5 (MISSING)
The aircraft is missing from a flight.